House Announces Bipartisan Task Force to Probe Trump Assassination Attempt

In the wake of the failed assassination attempt against former President Trump, the House of Representatives has established a bipartisan task force to investigate the incident and identify any security vulnerabilities that may have contributed to the breach. The task force will be led by Democratic and Republican lawmakers and will have a wide-ranging mandate to examine the Secret Service's response, the role of local law enforcement, and any other factors that may have played a part in the incident.

The House of Representatives has announced the formation of a bipartisan task force to investigate the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The task force will be led by Democratic and Republican lawmakers and will have a broad mandate to examine all aspects of the incident, including the Secret Service's response, the role of local law enforcement, and any other factors that may have contributed to the security breach.

The task force is a response to the failed assassination attempt against Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. Gunman Thomas Mathew Crooks, 20, opened fire on the rally, killing one spectator and wounding others. Trump suffered injuries to his ear in the incident.

House Announces Bipartisan Task Force to Probe Trump Assassination Attempt

The shooting in Pennsylvania led to widespread criticism of the Secret Service over the security lapse. Congressional lawmakers have raised concerns about how Crooks managed to make it onto the roof of a building outside the perimeter at the rally and have a line of sight of the former president to take a shot with his firearm.

The task force will be chaired by Democratic Representative Maxine Waters of California and Republican Representative Michael McCaul of Texas. Waters is the chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, while McCaul is the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

House Announces Bipartisan Task Force to Probe Trump Assassination Attempt

The task force will have a wide-ranging mandate to investigate all aspects of the assassination attempt. The task force will have the authority to subpoena witnesses, documents, and other evidence. It will also have the power to hold hearings and issue reports.

The task force is expected to begin its work in the coming weeks. It is expected to issue a report on its findings and recommendations within a year.

House Announces Bipartisan Task Force to Probe Trump Assassination Attempt

In addition to the task force, the House Judiciary Committee is also conducting an investigation into the assassination attempt. The committee is expected to hold hearings on the incident in the coming months.

The investigations by the task force and the Judiciary Committee are expected to shed light on the security lapses that led to the assassination attempt. The investigations are also expected to produce recommendations for improving the security of the former president and other high-profile figures.